The Panda GateDefender Integra 300 is very bound to sys-admin culture and so requires some solid network-management skills. But if you're already an expert, you'll appreciate how it does almost everything from inside a single rack-mounting box.

In the end, the SecureSpot was satisfactory at performing its intended duty, but it did require a bit of fiddling in order to provide us with a smooth Web browsing experience. However, if time is dedicated to set it up correctly, it's definitely a convenient way to secure small networks, especially in a small office, and prohibit access to Web sites that might be conducive to procrastination.

The sleek looking Internet Traffic Cop is a security device we can do without

The SpectraGuard Sentry offers simple, comprehensive protection to a wireless network. If only it could protect wired connections, too.